I try to be good about including fresh items into each meal & after my guy asked if we could start doing vegan or vegetarian lunches about 2 months ago, (he comes home for lunch everyday, I try and schedule to be here, it’s nice ‘us’ time in todays busy life). I was a little surprised, but thought it was a great idea!

Flash back to before his request….I would bbq marinated chicken with a quinoa & grill veggies or a loaded shrimp stirfry & rice, maybe a meat loaf with gravy & mashed potatoes…we are talking FULL MEALS…like I do for dinner. We were left very satisfied, but really, unnecessarily.

Remembering that is like instantly entering a food coma.

Since focusing on plant based meals more often, we have more energy, don’t get the afternoon slug feeling, & have a more satisfied feeling for longer. We also know that our bodies (and the earth) appreciate in many more ways than we know. The Netflix documentaries I tell you, they will get your brain & heart reeling.

One of the ways I have found this to be very easy is to prep!! I enjoy being in the kitchen & organizing, so when I find I have a half hour or so, I get out my tupperware and get started. I will open and rinse 2 or 3 different kinds of beans (chickpeas, black beans, white kidney beans are favourites!), pop them into separate containers and stack them in the fridge. I then wash, dry & dice veggies, (kale, red, white & green onion, sweet peppers, celery, carrots, beets-Costco has the best vacuum packed clam shells of them, zucchini…the list goes on. These all go into their own container and into the fridge. I will place a small piece of paper towel in ones that may wilt or need to stay dried like kale. some veggies you want to keep whole unless you will be using them that day, (tomatoes, mushrooms, etc). I may dice up some smoked tofu or other vegan protein to have ready and on hand.

Doing this prep makes it do easy to grab & throw in handfuls of whatever meets your fancy when deciding to whip up salads, soups, scrambles..whatever you have a craving for. It also makes it so much more fun & you will probably end up eating more of a variety than usual!!

Today with the cooler weather I decided I wanted to have a cozier feeling carb so I went for a quick and easy couscous! My favourite brand is Casbah’s Organic Couscous. You can find it at most grocers, I often go to Superstore. There are a handful of different flavours & can be used on it’s own or mixed into other ingredients.

The result I had from grabbing containers of ready to go veggies and a few other cabinet finds was a Salad that made me feel heart healthy!!

Eat the Rainbow Salad:

Couscous: Start cooking the couscous according to the directions.

I chose to add 1/3 cup raisins to add a little more sweetness for a treat! Rather than a plain oil, I used half spicy stir-fry oil & sesame oil. Prepare the rest of the salad while the couscous is doing its thing.

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In a bowl mix together:

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tsp rice wine vinegar (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

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1 cup rinsed chickpeas

1/2 cup cucumber diced (skin on, seeds scraped out)

1 cup tomato, diced (seeds removed)

1/2 cup red pepper, diced

1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced

2 green onion stalks, diced

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1 tbsp hemp hearts

1 tbsp ground flax seed

1 cup of the cooked Couscous

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This recipe is vegan.

I chose to top with avocado for some additional heart healthy fat, a little spicy oil & parsley from my herb garden. It is cozy while leaving you feeling fresh & satisfied!

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Of course alter as you wise!! You could throw some tofu, meat, seafood or feta cheese (vegan cheeses are available at most stores), however with the ingredients included here, you are receiving quite a bit already!

Enjoy & happy October!!

]]>https://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2015/10/07/cozy-eat-the-rainbow-salad/feed/3FullSizeRender-2kierawynneFullSizeRender-2Screen Shot 2015-10-07 at 12.59.10 PMSaladPrettyLoveBar loves Style Barhttps://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/prettylovebar-loves-style-bar/
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It is eclectic, has limited amounts of specific pieces in each size (so chances of having the same dress or outfit at a wedding or event is nice and slim), & the company & assistance from the owner is friendly & truly genuine.

Local designers, products who’s companies give back (halfunited Bullet necklaces provide 7 meals to children in need with each sale) & affordable pricing are some of the reasons it’s worth stopping in at 470 River Ave. to meet the sweat, creative & incredible growth behind this gem, Regan Greenwood.

PLB: Please give us a little background on yourself:

RG: Well, I am Winnipeg born & raised. I left Winnipeg when I was 20 to attend College in LA & get my degree in Fashion Design. I moved back to Winnipeg after school, to work at a few different fashion manufacturers here in Winnipeg. Eventually left (again) to move to Toronto to work there for a large fashion company there. That’s where I decided to move back to Winnipeg & open up shop – Style Bar!

PLB: How long have you been interested in fashion?

RG: My entire life. I have always been fascinated with fashion & the ability it has to alter & change your mood & confidence. Fashion is endless & it’s an extension of yourself & who you are. I love to be able to help people express themselves & find what makes them feel confident!

PLB: How did Style Bar come to be?

RG: I always knew I would open a retail store, I just didn’t know when or where. I was living in Toronto working as a clothing designer on a contract position when I finally made the plunge & decided that it was time to move forward with opening the store. I moved home (to Winnipeg) and it just snowballed from there. It all happened so fast! I moved home in April & by September we were open for Business!

PLB: How long has Style Bar been around?

RG: Style Bar will be celebrating its 2nd birthday this September!

PLB: Why did you decide to carry both women and mens apparel/items?

RG: There is a huge void of men’s clothing in Winnipeg. Especially in boutique shopping. When I was shopping for my retail space, I originally wanted to focus soley on women’s apparel & accessories, but when the (larger) spot I am currently in now became available, that’s when I decided to bring men’s apparel on as well.

PLB: What is something you don’t currently carry but would love to get in your store?

RG: Shoes, thats one thing that I hope to bring in in the near future.

PLB: What are your personal style staples?

RG: I am a simple girl. I wear comfortable clothes that I can wear all day. I like to be able to add a few accessories then head out at night after work for date night or a night out with my girlfriends. I wear a lot of neutral colours, blacks, greys, beiges & creams, & pop it with an accessory or lipstick. A few of my must haves are a great pair of denim, a well structured jacket & a awesome statement piece of jewelry.

PLB: What is your top selling item, something you can’t seem to keep in stock:

RG: Probably the S’well water bottles, I cant seem to bring in enough. The problem is the demand is so high that its sold out everywhere!

RG: One of my favourite parts of owning the storefront is how I get to connect to all my fantastic customers. I am in the store 6 days a week and I get to talk to (my customers) everyday about what they like, dislike & what they want to see in the store. It helps me grow as a business & it makes the process way more enjoyable!

PLB: What is the most difficult or your least favourite part about owning a storefront?

RG: I think all the stress that comes with running the actual store. I have also dealt with some theft, that is always a difficult issue to deal with.

PLB: Where do you see Style Bar in 5 years?

RG: Within this year we will be expanding to have a online e-commerce presence. In 5 years, I would love this store to be a flagship, to really grow into a Osborne Village Staple & to have our online site be just as successful as the storefront. And I would love to get into designing again! So that’s definitely on my mind as well.. I would love to get some of my own designs in Style Bar store at some point.

PLB: What is your favourite piece in the store right now?

RG: All the printed Kimonos…they are my go-to piece this summer! So effortless & chic.

PLB: What are 5 must have summer items right now?

RG: A great printed romper, a versatile kimono, panama style hats, a great statement necklace, & the perfect summer sundress!

PLB: What is the most expensive item in the store & the cost, what is the least expensive item in the store & the cost:

RG: The least expensive item in the store is a pair of earrings… we have earrings for $5… they are a special we always have in the store! I have nothing on the women’s side that retails for over $100 at the moment. The most expensive item in the store is a men’s outerwear jacket, it’s $199.00.

PLB: What is in your bag?

RG: I always have my S’Well water bottle in my bag at all times, a few different coloured lipsticks, my planner (I’m a old school day planner type girl!), sunglasses & sunblock.

PLB: How do you spend time outside of work?

RG: I don’t seem to have a lot of free time these days, but I play a lot of soccer outside of work. That keeps me busy when I’m not working or trying to fit in some time with my girlfriends!

PLB: Favourite neighbourhood watering hole?

RG: I would say The Cornerstone next to Style Bar. It’s so convenient for me after a long day of work. The food, atmosphere & drinks are great!

PLB: Cocktail or bevy of choice?

RG: I’m a simple red wine kind of girl!

PLB: If you weren’t running Style Bar, what would you be doing?

RG: I would still be designing.. it’s something I love to do, if I had more time I would be doing more of it now!

PLB: What do you love about your city?

RG: One of the things I love most about our city is how Winnipeg loves to support itself, I think it’s truly amazing how Winnipeg rally’s around & supports & lifts all the small locally owned businesses. I also love the summers here & how close we are to some great outdoors spots! The summers really come alive in Winnipeg, it makes putting up with the harsh winters worth it!

Looking for somewhere to let off some steam this weekend, check out the grand opening of Winnipeg’s new Exchange location. One could refer to it as the new ‘it’ place, but that often means limited, which it is not – this one is here to stay Winnipeg.

Last weekend I had the chance to attend their ‘soft opening’ – which was anything but.

The DJs were blending songs that kept the dance floor packed, the 2 story atmosphere was airy but almost homey with rustic & cultured backdrops, the upper level mixologists were spiking drinks with fresh herbs & bitters. Those working there are friendly & you can tell have a good time, VIP booths were full of smiles & hip shaking, & well, it’s Winnipeg, so chances are you’ll bump into people you know.

I typically try to use ‘Green Safe’ or natural cleaning products, eat fairly clean, etc., but something that is constantly looked over is candles we burn. I switched over to cleaner burning soy (thank you Coal & Canary) because I am still trying to get rid of the layers of soot from ‘buy 2 – 3 wick candles for $25’….

So some of my favourite days are ones filled with meetings & productive work but randomly & unexpectedly interrupted by friends calling & asking me to go for lunch somewhere fun rather than me sitting at my computer eating a kale salad with lemon juice, no salt (ha! Who does that though really? Not me…..). Living in the Exchange district of the finally sunny Waterfront area, I have a wonderful bundle of friends who work in the vicinity & if able, I will meet them for impromptu, heavenly visits to those places that waft inciting, mouth-watering treats. Between the sit-down, walk-up and food truck destinations, you really can’t get bored.

A good friend (one helping establish Kit & Ace into our city this summer – think comfort with luxury) – asked if I would lunch with her at King + Bannatyne, it was my 1st visit.

What the hell took me so long? (Thank you Allana)

Unassuming, tantalizingly tasty, simple.

With a small menu that is powered by only guaranteed good choices, it is my perfect menu (anyone who knows me I am incredibly indecisive). You can usually choose from 3-4 main sandwiches, 1 of which is the special. There is a soup or two & pickled eggs & pickles – my fav – crunchy, tangy, cold. Order a fuzzy old school drink or grab a water on the side. Everyone there is always in a great mood & offering smiles.

Worth it. Try it.

I do not drink juice or pop often, so when I am out somewhere that is more casual, as I prefer H2O, I typically opt to open my purse & pull out my ice water filled S’well. I am obsessed. Mine is from StyleBar on River Ave in Osborne Village. After using a bottle that keeps your bevy ice cold for up to 24 hours, tea or coffee toasty for 12 hours or sparkling sipper very bubbly throughout the entire day (hello champagne on the dock!), you can never turn back.

My favourite part is because it has a double lined wall, there is NO condensation – away you go into my i-pad/i-phone/adorable paper tinted lip treatment/notebook – no risk of water damage. It makes me sing & life that much easier.

I have the medium 500ml sized bottle in Grapefruit Linen. They have smaller & larger ones (the larger holds 750ml, otherwise known to some as an entire bottle of wine…) & they all can be coveted in a multitude of finishes.

Now, backtracking…please ignore my very easily side-tracked mind, you saunter over to King + Bann & afterward, falling out the door full & satisfied of savoury, cozy food…you take a swift right to hook inside the next available door finding yourself breathing in a smell that no typical Tim Hortons can give you.

I have always said I do not like donuts. They just didn’t seem that special. They were ok, but I would rather a jar of nutella.

Until now.

I cannot even discuss these donuts. What I can tell you is that they open at 7am during the week and are always sold out before close at 2pm. Always. They do different kinds.

]]>https://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/sweet-sunshine-days-with-a-happy-tummy/feed/2Screen Shot 2015-04-28 at 9.26.24 PMkierawynneScreen Shot 2015-04-28 at 9.38.17 PMScreen Shot 2015-04-28 at 8.45.35 PMScreen Shot 2015-04-28 at 8.53.55 PMScreen Shot 2015-04-28 at 9.26.24 PMScreen Shot 2015-04-28 at 9.22.20 PMScreen Shot 2015-04-28 at 8.25.15 PMMonday is for MZ Studioshttps://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/monday-is-for-mz-studios/
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With a quirky yet confident grin, Mark, say it with me !!Zwaagstra!! (don’t ask me to say it out loud alone, I yell when I am not confidant with my words) who went through Civil Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Environmental Design & Masters of Architecture, has a creative & erudite mind that deals with design.

This has led him to contribute his skills to large scale projects such as schools, zoos & condo buildings. Mark has kitchen & home work on his resume, wine cellars, even prisons. Diverse in design & imagination? Clearly.

What I find the most captivating about his capabilities & mindset is him finding time for a passion he holds in custom & handmade furniture or smaller everyday pieces. He definitely has an eye for woodworking. Well really, they are works of art. Mark can make a simple cutting board (you’ll eye it below for sure) look like something you would consider hanging on the wall in your dining room or a table most would probably be cautious about setting a glass of vino on – a really great reason to snap up these!

MZ: I’ve been designing for about 12 years, but only hit my stride about 7 yrs ago

PLB: When did you decide to get into doing customized pieces for clients?

MZ: It was kind of an accident. I had an idea for a dining table I wanted to make for myself out of an old 1950s drafting table. I dragged that thing around for 3 yrs until I finally built it. When I did, lots of people were really interested in it. I then made a bench for it and things took off from there

PLB: What are you favourite pieces to create?

MZ: I love making dining tables. There’s so much emotion with these pieces. It’s a place families gather for Christmas, thanksgiving, and birthday dinners. They’re one of the few pieces that get handed down through a family. I still remember my grandmas table from Christmas dinner when I was 5. We ate, argued, told stories, and played games on it.

PLB: What kind of materials do you work with and why?

MZ: I work with all types of hard wood and like to balance it with metal. I have a modern style and while I like rustic, I don’t want it to become woodsy and cottagy. The warmth of wood is important but it has to be modern, so that’s where the metal comes in.

PLB: Where do you find most of your inspiration?

MZ: My inspiration comes from architecture; that’s my background. I love mid century design. Minimalistic and simple. It allows the materials to speak for themselves. Often the simpler a piece looks, the more complex it actually was to build it.

MZ: Right now it’s in the works! It’s a dining table that uses 3″x5″ tongue and groove pieces of Douglas fir from a torn down warehouse in downtown (right here in our very own) wpg. The building was a 100 yrs old and the wood was atleast a 75yrs old when it was cut down. It looks amazing in my head and a piece of me will die when I sell it and have to part with it.

PLB: What type of piece have you yet to make or are hoping to have a shot at soon if requested?

MZ: I have yet to make a large, live edge, walnut table with bow tie details in it. It’s difficult finding large slabs like that and therefore quite expensive.

PLB: If you didn’t deal with design and create furniture, what would you do in your days?

MZ: Haha I don’t know! Design is such an integral part of who I am as a person. I guess I’d just have to be a professional athlete then.

PLB: What else would you like to share with us:

MZ: Like many people, I too have ikea furniture. But the most important pieces, the ones I touch with my hands, serve off of, and have discussions around, those are handmade and have a special purpose.

You can find these unique pieces handmade by Mark through MZ Studios. Right here in Winnipeg.

Local, local, local.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE PIECES…

This custom cutting board is 11″x16″ with a 5″ handle, each one he crafts will vary. It is made from walnut & maple and for $95 would be a gorgeous gift – I will tell you, with wedding & baby showers coming up this spring, last fall must have been a cold one These would make gorgeous antipasto platters, a dessert tray, in my mind, it is for much more than chopping on. Also, they are all finished with food safe mineral oil. The best part, no one else will have the same one.

Contact: mark@markzwaagstra.com ~ 204.996.2630

~~love~~

]]>https://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/monday-is-for-mz-studios/feed/0IMG_0076kierawynneIMG_0025MZ7MZ8MZ1MZ3MZ5MZ4IMG_0076Happy Friday the 13th…now lets eat Tacoshttps://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/happy-friday-the-13thnow-lets-eat-tacos/
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A great Sunday right now is spring cleaning (Ernesto helps me a lot. Best. Investment. Ever.), time in the kitchen, gazing over blogs I love (thiissssss one) & getting ready for much needed visits with friends. The best part of leading up to a knock on the door? Prepping for the night in the kitchen…& tonight? Taco night.

It is almost spring time and this past week’s happy demeanour of sunshine, melting icicles & knee-deep puddles put me in the mood for pickled japapeno-mango salsa, pulled mexican crockpot chicken, fresh guacamole & a creamy chilli-lime sauce spiked with fresh garlic that is so healthy you could eat the whole bowl. Granted, I never follow recipes (baking or cooking) & nothing that I make ever really turns out the exact same way twice, my favourite homemade version of a Tropical Salsa tends to vary with the wind. Today it is (amounts are approx.):

1 mango, skinned and diced

1 cup diced cucumber

1 1/2 cup corn

1/3 cup diced red onion

1/8 cup diced pickled jalapeño peppers

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp ickled jalapeño pepper juice

1 tsp red or white wine vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

This salsa is amazing on any kind of tacos, as a side dish, mixed into rice, on top of a salad, the list goes on. Of course play with the portions of ingredients to how your tastebuds prefer it. You can use fresh jalapeños for a sharper flavour or add a little honey or make it with pineapple if you like it sweeter. Mixing a scoop of this salsa with diced up avocado is amazing, hell, toss ready cooked & chilled shrimp in the bowl for a one dish meal!

To remind my guest that there is still snow out there, I felt fresh baked cookies were required ~made with coconut oil to feel clean & fresh. White chocolate chunk brownie cookies, spicy cinnamon-ginger sugar cookies & rainbow-chipit vanilla cookies. I cannot post these recipes….I did not pay attention to what I was doing while making them. I will next time, promise.

…and of course some kind of crisp bevy not quite decided upon yet. Happy Friday the 13th everyone!

~~love~~

Ps. I just laughed at myself for even trying to pretend I could sleep in until 9 let along 10…

Pss. How adorable is this postcard that my mother gave me earlier this week? Hurry up summer!

With T-minus 4 days until I (crossing my fingers) get this heavy, cage-like, debilitating, pain-in-the-ass cast off, I have with no shame admitting that I spent the afternoon perusing the internet. I did so dreaming of the charming shoes (yes, for both feet, maybe a slight angle that adds some not so needed, but enjoyed height), thigh-highs, skirts & everything else under the frigidly wrapped Winnipeg cold days we all love so much. I also looked at all of the wonderful places those coveted booties will lead me.

Specifically, the Cidney Bootie that has been completely dismissed since landing in my closet a few days before Christmas, was sadly too heavy to accompany me to Cali for NYE, & definitely not appropriate for sand & salt when bouncing to Dominican where my fibula scored a 0-1 with a wave. Poor Cidney has been crying in my direction ever since she saw me stumble home & sporadically spill sand out of the sunscreen dripped cast almost 6 weeks ago. I need to make up for lost time. In fact, she’s been feeling so unloved, she’s now on sale….

This very comfortably priced cozy sweater dress from a little boutique on Academy would look adorable with a pair of dark tights…

If I rocked out in this Vancouver item would it will the 15+ air to make it out east our way? & always remember the best cold air rebuttal is slathering yourself with some cold-pressed coconut oil, all day, everyday…

I plan on stopping in at Viva at least once a week randomly…they have to-die-for beef fresh rolls. I will even bring the Cidney pair with.

Any of you out there who need a good warm detox, hot lemon (always fresh, cute the rind off if not organic) water with a torn up mint leaf is all the rage. Have some before your toothbrush passes your lips and throughout the day as well. I carry this little lemony babe in my purse everywhere. If that isn’t your cup-o-hotness, maybe try something with health & decadence that contributes colour through sprinkles…

Those who like colour with their daily dress can visit The Good Will this Sunday (noon-5pm) to pick up Sugar Blossom Designs newest crafted pieces…and make sure to have other menu times although they will add a few ounces in outer welcomed ways than wrist candy…

Until then, I will hop my butt over the uneven & slippery terrain at Festival du Voyageur on Saturday, for some very likely to end up on my ‘hot as hell Canada Goose furnace with arms’ tummy-warming Caribou. This mouth watering, blood red picture is from last years Annual Photo Contest.

“Caribou is a traditional drink that can be enjoyed at Festival du Voyageur. It is a delicious fortified wine which can be purchased in an ice glass at the ‘Snow Bar’. The origins of the drink go back to hunters and trappers who drank caribou blood mixed with alcohol to counter the cold weather. Sometimes voyageurs would carry on the tradition, but we assure you that the caribou sold at Festival du Voyageur doesn’t have a single drop of blood in it!”

Regardless, one day is too long. Many exciting things have happened in the time that has passed since I last posted. The holiday season came & ran feverishly & we fell into a new year of future memories that 2015 has begun to bestow upon us quickly.

I took a trip to a crisp, citrus laden valley in SoCal with my family & sweetheart, as well as one to a salty, sandy, Caribbean island with his family. Both wonderful. Full of quality time, relaxation & adventure – only 1 broken bone, but hey, habia cervezas.

Friends have gotten engaged, married, hit another year on their age chart, some are expecting (my best friend learned that she gets to paint her nursery lavander between that & the teal options she had bookmarked). Some have started looking for first homes, begun new jobs, relationships, the list goes on! It doesn’t matter what’s up in your own busy days, the world keeps spinning.

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So out of the 29 days 2015 has experience, I have only been in Winnipeg for half of them. There are definitely some random things I am missing! Once this inconvenient broken leg gets itself together again, I will be beelining it for:

I may be a little laid up, but if you are looking for fun things this weekend, put on your dancing shoes & maybe a moustache…..Art & Soul: The Lucid Dream

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For those sad little ones under the weather like myself…we keep thinking flu season is going to kick it…try these home remedies to help:

Sore throat? Mix 1c of hot tea (not too hot! test to not burn yourself) with 1tsp lime juice, 1/2tsp sea salt. The warm water is soothing, salt is an antiseptic & lime dries up the secretion glands & has healing properties. Gargle, do not swallow. This works wonders. 2-3x daily.

Cold or cough? Mix 1tbsp honey (the darker the better) & 1tsp cinnamon. Eat simply with a spoon or mix with one cup warm water & sip. 2x daily. **Be careful as this can be addictive…I have had 4 servings today already…it’s only 4pm…

Congested chest & coughing? Steam it away. Pour hot hot water into a bowl, add a few drops of tee tree oil & eucalyptus oil, place a towel over to trap the steam & inhale until the water has cooled resulting in no more steam being provided. When you inhale the steam you are taking in the anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, etc., properties in the oils. As often as you wish.

Upset tummy? Mix 1c hot water, chopped peppermint, chopped ginger & 1/2tsp honey. Sip to calm your stomach. Use fresh mint & ginger, organic is best or essential oils (read directions for oil amount & best use). Have every 2 hours if up for it. This is also great for anyone with morning sickness!!

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In the mean time…Coal & Canary is having a wee sale! It ends tonight @ 12. Weeeee love you:

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Lots of sleep & rest. Feel better soon. Spring is coming soon.

~~love~~

]]>https://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/oh-hey-2015-sorry-im-late/feed/1Screen Shot 2015-01-29 at 1.13.41 PMkierawynneScreen Shot 2015-01-29 at 1.19.05 PMScreen Shot 2015-01-29 at 1.12.13 PMScreen Shot 2015-01-29 at 12.24.28 PMWho doesn’t like a holiday craft sale with BurnKnitDesignhttps://prettylovebar.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/who-doesnt-like-a-holiday-craft-sale-with-burnknitdesign/
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“We are a freshly new start up company that connects with the modern world, while bringing a rustic & warm feeling to our work. We have our own inspirations from what we create, but thrive to customize our pieces for our customers; we tap into their creativity to make it more meaningful to them.
We offer (all custom) crochet scarves, headbands, toques, blankets, for both adults and kids; and even have sweaters & hair pieces for the little ones.
We also do (unique) woodwork. From personalized cutting boards to unique signs for your home. No two pieces are alike as most of our wood is salvaged from our very own prairie backyard.”

These are just a few sweet items. Email with Q’s, orders/custom work – Kyla & Jess: burnknit@outlook.com and this weekend find them at…..

Where: Canadian Mennonite University – 500 Shaftsbury Blvd!

What: Over 70 local HANDMADE only artisans will be highlighted at this years sale!

Find the perfect holiday gift for friends, family or even a little something for yourself.

ALSO this year – Proceeds from the Tuxedo Holiday Sale will be directed to The Children’s Wish Foundation! Help them to grant a favourite wish for a child faced with a life-threatening illness, in our very own Manitoba! Energy106 and sister station Jewel101 will be on site at the sale to help celebrate the 25th Year Anniversary!

Along with their new venue & Charity of Choice, go get your photo with Santa, lunch & refreshments. They also have a HUGE raffle!